Egyptian Stars
Pentas spp.
Penta lanceolata by Taty2007 (CC BY 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
11b
USDA zone
7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
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Egyptian Stars Overview
Pentas is a genus, native to parts of the Arabian peninsula, Africa, Madagascar and islands in the Western Indian Ocean is in the Rubiaceae (coffee) family. Some species are commonly cultivated, such as Pentas lanceolata and its cultivars, grown for its star-shaped flowers in shades of white, red and pink, that attract butterflies. This species is tolerant of full sun and drought, and are popular as container and hanging basket plants.
Common problems with Egyptian Stars
How to propagate Egyptian Stars
Cuttings
You can propagate from seed in spring or from softwood cuttings in summer.
Seed
Other uses of Egyptian Stars
Grown for their flowers.